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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1923
Page
4
The paper carries the Associated Press exclusive use of all credited news dispatches and local news content. It also reserves publication rights to special dispatches and related material.
A daily devotional excerpt from Deuteronomy 32 4 proclaims God as just and righteous a standard of truth. The reflection emphasizes divine perfection and moral consistency for readers seeking spiritual guidance.
The new Kentucky governor and his wife oppose dancing in the state house and at their home. The stance mirrors historic White House reforms of the Hayes era, with wine banter noted as part of the broader temperance sentiment influencing public life.
Indiana Governor Saml Ralston states he is not a member of the Ku Klux Klan and opposes discrimination. He argues for equal opportunity for all creeds and races, asserting that race is merely skin deep and that all humans share the same blood.
The wit says the automobile helps the bandit in many ways and that a cashier is mistaken for a tire. The tongue in cheek notes that reaching a peaceful old age would require being utterly worthless.
A speaker reflects on giving fifty cents to a homeless wanderer, admitting mixed motives and fears that aid may enable vice. He recalls hunger and poverty from his own past, justifying generosity yet acknowledging moral doubt and social judgment.
A large crowd at Visitation auditorium in Ke Wan ner Ill enjoyed Mumm's Ladies Society Band notable for skilled soloists and dual instrument performances. Vocalist Mme Louise LeMar drew strong roars, while Anna Langi of Hungarian Ballet impressed with two solo dances. Conductor Louis Brownell won audience favor.
Estherville reports a delay in setting a new conference date as Iowa and Minnesota engineers plan a survey of Tuttle Lake to resolve the dispute over the dam raised water levels. North shore residents allege drainage harm, and a second meeting will review survey results if completed within months.
The notice sells a Christmas Savings plan to reduce gift costs. It invites readers who have not saved before to join this year, offering various weekly saving amounts and the choice of how much to save.
A fragmentary page hints at seasonal themes with lines about Christmas lists and a playful yet sharp tone. It weaves jokes on divorce, family dynamics, and urban life with brief sketches of characters and a humorous old man at a saloon.
A brief overheard moment in a neighborhood store features a shopper remarking about a finger sliver and another joking about scratching their head in response. The light exchange captures everyday small talk in a local setting.
A reader humorously outlines holiday desires including seven thousand six hundred dollars to reset finances and new items such as a sedan car with a vanity case, handkerchiefs, and neckties for two growing sons. The tone is light and practical, reflecting modest, everyday hopes.
The dashing blonde vows to avoid paint and rouge even as beauty fades, insisting she will remain true to her look without cosmetics.
A compact verse item notes a fatherly warning about a changing family dynamic. It includes rhymed maxims and reflections on science and insects, with a playful emphasis on clever contrasts and proverbial insight.
A quirky note suggests adding many accessories to a future car, but a powerful engine will be needed to run both the accessories and the vehicle simultaneously.
A tramp calls at a rural house seeking aid but is met by a severe woman who declares she will not help him and warns that her husband, a policeman, would arrest him. The tramp calmly accepts the threat and quips that if he caught her husband he would catch anyone.
Des Moines Der report notes Joe Horan, star outfielder of the Des Moines western league club, serving as a new doorkeeper in the senate during a special session. A senator remarks Horan should be "hitting them hard" next season as he opens the heavy doors with ease.
A Des Moines batter highlighted a powerful swing last summer as he blasted home runs over center field fences. The line drive pace and distance drew attention from fans and managers alike.
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